Travels in the Interior of Africa #232891

A fascinating account from one of the great explorers of his age Travels in the Interior of Africa is an account of Mungo Park's adventures along the river Niger. His first expedition brought him fame and accolades although he failed to find the source of the river, his second expedition was not so fortunate and in the end he paid the ultimate price for his explorations into the unknown.<br><br>Providing not just geological information but social as well as he documented his interactions with the local people, Mungo Park is sympathetic and his ability to continue dispite setbacks and disasters is inspiring. This is without a doubt one of the foremost among the great works of exploratory literature.